Motorcycle crash causes minor injuries on Old Wellington Road

The driver was operating a 1980s Yamaha Maxim, according to police officials on scene.

Carbon County EMS workers place the injured party on a backboard.

The incident caused only minor delays as Sheriff's officials kept one lane of traffic open at all times as the motorist was loaded for transport.

Carbon County EMS and Sheriff's officials move the motorcycle’s operator out of the weeds and into the ambulance for transport to Castleview Hospital.

By By C.J. McMANUSSun Advocate reporter

Carbon County Emergency Medical Technicians and Sheriffs Deputies respond to a single vehicle accident on Old Wellington Road.

According to the officers on scene, a male driver lost control of his 1980s Yamaha Maxim motorcycle while traveling westbound at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. He then dumped the street bike into some roadside weeds before involving any other vehicles or property during the incident.

Witnesses reported that the operator suffered minor injuries and was transported to Castleview Hospital for assessment.

Read Thursday's print edition of the Sun Advocate for more about the Tuesday evening incident.